Samsung ECWB210 - Manual

5 Icons used in this manual Icon Function Additional information Safety warnings and precautions [ ] Camera buttons. For example, [ Shutter ] represents the shutter button. ( ) Page number of related information “ The order of options or menus you must select to perform a step, for example: Touch m ...

6 Pressing the shutter • Half-press [ Shutter ]: press the shutter halfway down • Press [ Shutter ]: press the shutter all the way down Half-press [ Shutter ] Press [ Shutter ] Subject, background, and composition • Subject : the main object in a scene, such as a person, animal, or still life • Back...

7 Basic troubleshooting Learn to solve common problems by setting shooting options. The subject’s eyes appear red. Red eye is caused by the reflection of light from the camera flash off the back of the eye. • Set the flash option to Red-eye or Red-eye Fix . (p. 53) • If the photo has already been captu...

8 Quick reference Capturing photos of people • Beauty Shot mode f 42 • Red-eye/Red-eye Fix (to prevent or correct red-eye) f 53 • Face Detection f 59 Capturing photos at night or in the dark • Night Shot mode f 39 • Flash options f 53 • ISO sensitivity (to adjust the sensitivity to light) f 55 Captu...

9 Contents Extended functions .......................................................... 33 Using shooting modes ................................................ 34 Using the Easy Shot mode .......................................... 34 Using the One Touch Shot mode ................................. ...

Basic functions 13 Unpacking The following items are included in your product box. Camera AC adapter/USB cable Rechargeable battery Strap User Manual CD-ROM Quick Start Manual Optional accessories Camera case A/V cable HDMI cable Battery charger Memory card/ Memory card adapter The illustrations may...

Basic functions 14 Camera layout Before you start, familiarize yourself with your camera’s parts and their functions. Battery chamber cover Insert a memory card and battery Tripod mount Speaker Shutter button POWER button AF-assist light/Timer lamp Flash Lens USB and A/V port Accepts USB cable and A...

Basic functions 15 Camera layout Status lamp • Blinking : When the camera is saving a photo or video, being read by a computer or printer, or out of focus • Steady : When the camera is connecting to a computer or in focus Zoom button • In Shooting mode : Zoom in or out • In Playback mode : Zoom in o...

Basic functions 16 Insert a memory card with the gold-colored contacts facing up. Memory card Insert the battery with the Samsung logo facing up. Rechargeable battery Removing the battery and memory card Memory card Push the card gently until it disengages from the camera, and then pull it out of th...

Basic functions 17 Charging the battery and turning on your camera Turning on your camera Press [ POWER ] to turn your camera on or off. • The initial setup screen appears when you turn on the camera for the first time. (p. 18) Turning on your camera in Playback mode Press [ Playback ]. The camera tu...

Basic functions 18 1 Touch Language . 2 Select a language, and then touch o . 3 Touch Time Zone . 4 Touch Home , and then drag your finger toward z or x to select a time zone. • When you travel to another country, touch Visit , and then select a new time zone. London Time Zone 5 Touch o to save. 6 To...

Basic functions 19 Performing the initial setup 7 Touch the up or down arrows to set the date. Date/Time Set Year Month Day 8 Touch , and then set the time. Date/Time Set Hr Min • To set daylight-saving time, touch . 9 Touch o to save settings.

Basic functions 20 Icon Description • : Fully charged • : Partially charged • : Empty (Recharge) Photo resolution Video resolution Metering Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) Exposure value adjusted ISO sensitivity White balance Burst type Smart Filter Image Adjust Face detection Learning icons The i...

Basic functions 21 Using the touch screen Learn how to use the touch screen. The touch screen works best when you touch it with the soft part of your finger. Do not use sharp objects, such as pens or pencils, to touch the screen. You can damage the screen. Flicking Gently flick your finger across the s...

Basic functions 23 Setting the touch screen and sound Learn how to change the screen display type and the sound settings. Setting the sound Set your camera to emit or not emit a sound when you perform functions. 1 On the Home screen, touch . 2 Touch Sound . 3 Touch the setting button next to Beep So...

Basic functions 24 Using the Home screen You can select a shooting mode or access the settings menu by touching the icons on the Home screen. Icons on the Home screen Icon Description Easy Shot : Touch a shooting mode button (photo or movie) on the screen to capture a photo or video. The camera will...

Basic functions 25 Using the Home screen Icon Description Smart Filter : Touch a shooting mode button (photo or movie) on the screen to capture a photo or video and apply various filter effects. (p. 44) Palette Effect Recording : Record a video with palette effects. (p. 46) Magic Frame shot : Capture...

Basic functions 26 Using the Help mode You can view a simple application description and an operation guide in Help mode. Viewing the Operation guide 1 On the Home screen, touch . 2 Touch Operation guide . 3 Touch and hold a part of the screen, and then drag your finger to select an option. Applicati...

Basic functions 27 Capturing photos Learn how to capture photos easily and quickly in Easy Shot mode. 3 Half-press [ Shutter ] to focus. • A green frame means the subject is in focus. • A red frame means the subject is out of focus. 4 Press [ Shutter ] to capture a photo. See page 31 for tips to get...

Basic functions 28 Capturing photos Zooming You can capture close-up photos by adjusting the zoom. Your camera has a 12X Optical zoom, 2X Intelli zoom, and 5X Digital zoom. The Intelli zoom and Digital zoom cannot be used at the same time. Zoom in Zoom out Zoom ratio The available zoom ratio for vid...

Basic functions 29 Capturing photos Intelli zoom If the zoom indicator is in the Intelli range, your camera is using the Intelli zoom. Photo resolution varies according to the zoom rate if you use the Intelli zoom. By using both the Optical zoom and Intelli zoom, you can zoom in up to 24 times. Phot...

Basic functions 30 Capturing photos Reducing camera shake (OIS) Reduce camera shake optically in Shooting mode. Before correction After correction 1 In Shooting mode, touch m . 2 Touch the setting button next to OIS . Drive Smart Filter Image Adjust OIS • OIS may not function properly when: - you mo...

Basic functions 31 Holding your camera correctly Ensure nothing is blocking the lens. Half-pressing the shutter button The camera sets the aperture value and shutter speed automatically. Focus frame • Press [ Shutter ] to capture the photo if the focus frame appears in green. • Change the compositio...

Basic functions 32 Preventing your subject from being out of focus It may be difficult to get your subject in focus when: - there is little contrast between the subject and background (for example, when your subject is wearing clothing that is similar in color to the background) - the light source be...

Extended functions Learn how to capture a photo, record a video, and record a voice memo by selecting a mode. Using shooting modes …………………… 34 Using the Easy Shot mode ……………… 34 Using the One Touch Shot mode ………… 36 Using the Timer Shot mode ……………… 36 Using the Close-up Shot mode ………… 37 Using the S...

Extended functions 34 Using shooting modes Capture photos or record videos by selecting the best shooting mode for the conditions. 3 Half-press [ Shutter ] to focus. • In several scenes, the camera automatically captures a photo when you half-press [ Shutter ]. 4 Press [ Shutter ] to capture the pho...

Extended functions 35 Using shooting modes Available scenes in photo mode Icon Description Landscapes Scenes with bright white backgrounds Landscapes at night (when the flash is off) Portraits at night Landscapes with backlighting Portraits with backlighting Portraits Close-up photos of objects Close...

Extended functions 36 Using shooting modes Using the One Touch Shot mode In One Touch Shot mode, you can capture a photo with the touch of your finger. 1 On the Home screen, touch . 2 Touch a subject on the screen to capture the photo. Using the Timer Shot mode In Timer Shot mode, you can set the cam...

Extended functions 37 Using shooting modes 3 Press [ Shutter ] to start the timer. • The AF-assist light/timer lamp blinks. The camera will automatically capture a photo at the specified time. Press [ Shutter ] to cancel the timer. Using the Close-up Shot mode In Close-up Shot mode, you can capture c...

Extended functions 38 Using shooting modes Using the Super Wide Shot mode In Super Wide Shot mode, you can capture a landscape photo with a super-wide, 21mm focal length. You can also emphasize subjects' upper or lower body by shooting at high or low angles. High angle Low angle Landscape 1 On the H...

Extended functions 39 Using shooting modes Using the Night Shot mode In Night Shot mode, you can use a slow shutter speed to extend the time the shutter stays open. Increase the aperture value to prevent overexposure. 1 On the Home screen, touch . 2 Drag the dials on the screen to the arrow directio...

Extended functions 40 Using shooting modes Using the HD Movie Recording mode In HD Movie Recording mode, you can record high-definition videos of up to 20 minutes in length. The camera saves recorded videos as MP4 (H.264) files. • H.264 (MPEG-4 part10/AVC) is a high-compression video format establishe...

Extended functions 41 Using shooting modes Using the SD Movie Recording mode In SD Movie Recording mode, you can record a video in 640 X 480 resolution which can be easily uploaded to the web. You can record SD-definition videos of up to 20 minutes in length. The camera saves recorded videos as MP4 (...

Extended functions 42 Using the Beauty Shot mode In Beauty Shot mode, you can capture a portrait with options to hide facial imperfections. 1 On the Home screen, touch . 2 Drag the sliders or touch the sample photos to adjust Face Tone and Face Retouch . • For example, increase the Face Tone setting...

Extended functions 43 Using effect modes Using the Magic Frame Shot mode In Magic Frame Shot mode, you can apply various frame effects to your photos. The shape and the feel of the photos will change according to the frame you select. 1 On the Home screen, touch . 2 Select a desired frame. 3 Align y...

Extended functions 44 Using effect modes Using the Smart Filter mode In Smart Filter mode, you can apply various filter effects to your photos. Miniature Vignetting Fish-eye Sketch 1 On the Home screen, touch . • The photo mode is set by default. • To switch to movie mode, touch . 2 Touch a desired fi...

Extended functions 45 Using effect modes Available filters in photo mode Option Description Miniature Apply a tilt-shift effect to make the subject appear in miniature. Vignetting Apply the retro-looking colors, high contrast, and strong vignette effect of Lomo cameras. Soft-Focus Hide facial imperfe...

Extended functions 46 Using effect modes Using the Palette Effect Recording mode In Palette Effect Recording mode, you can record a video with effects to make specific colors stand out. 1 On the Home screen, touch . 2 Touch a desired palette. Option Description Palette Effect 1 Create a vivid look wi...

Extended functions 47 Recording voice memos Learn how to record a voice memo that you can play back later. You can also add a voice memo to a photo to remind you of the shooting conditions, circumstances, etc. You will get the best sound quality when you speak 16 in (40 cm) from the camera. 4 Press ...

Extended functions 48 Recording voice memos Adding a voice memo to a photo In P Mode, you can add a voice memo to a captured photo. 1 On the Home screen, touch . 2 Touch m “ Voice “ Memo “ o . 3 Align your subject in the frame, and then capture a photo. • The camera begins to record a voice memo rig...

Selecting a resolution and quality ………… 50 Selecting a resolution …………………… 50 Selecting image quality …………………… 51 Shooting in the dark ……………………… 53 Preventing red-eye ……………………… 53 Using the flash …………………………… 53 Adjusting the ISO sensitivity ……………… 55 Changing the camera’s focus …………… 56 Using macro …...

Shooting options 50 Selecting a resolution As you increase the resolution, your photo or video will include more pixels, so it can be printed on larger paper or displayed on a larger screen. When you use a high resolution, the file size will also increase. Setting a photo resolution 1 In Shooting mod...

Shooting options 51 Selecting a resolution and quality Setting a video resolution 1 In Shooting mode, touch m “ Movie Size . 2 Select an option, and then touch o . 1280 X 720 HQ 1280 X 720 640 X 480 Movie Size Icon Description 1280 X 720 HQ : Play back high-quality files on an HDTV. 1280 X 720 : Play...

Shooting options 52 Selecting a resolution and quality Icon Description Super Fine : Capture photos in super high quality. Fine : Capture photos in high quality. Normal : Capture photos in normal quality. Setting a photo quality is not available in Easy Shot (photo) mode. Setting the video quality T...

Shooting options 53 Shooting in the dark Learn how to capture photos at night or in low light conditions. Using the flash Use the flash when you capture photos in the dark or when you need more light in your photos. 1 In Shooting mode, touch m “ Flash . 2 Select an option, and then touch o . Auto Red-...

Shooting options 54 Shooting in the dark Icon Description Red-eye : • The flash will fire twice when the subject or background is dark to reduce the red-eye effect. • There is an interval between the 2 bursts of the flash. Do not move until the flash fires a second time. Fill in : • The flash always fires....

Shooting options 55 Shooting in the dark Adjusting the ISO sensitivity The ISO sensitivity is the measure of a film’s sensitivity to light as defined by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO).The higher the ISO sensitivity you select, the more sensitive to light your camera becomes. ...

Shooting options 56 Changing the camera’s focus Learn how to adjust the camera’s focus to suit the subject and the shooting conditions. 1 In Shooting mode, touch m “ Focus . 2 Select Macro , and then touch o . Normal (AF) Macro Focus Icon Description Normal (AF) : Focus on a subject farther than 32 ...

Shooting options 57 Changing the camera’s focus Using smart touch focus Smart Touch AF allows you to track and auto focus on your subject, even when you are moving. 1 In Shooting mode, touch m “ Focus Area . 2 Select Smart Touch AF , and then touch o . 3 Touch the subject you want to track in the to...

Shooting options 58 Changing the camera’s focus Adjusting the focus area You can get clearer photos by selecting an appropriate focus area according to your subject’s location in the scene. 1 In Shooting mode, touch m “ Focus Area . 2 Select an option, and then touch o . Multi AF One Touch Shooting ...

Shooting options 59 Using face detection If you use Face Detection options, your camera can automatically detect a human face. When you focus on a human face, the camera adjusts the exposure automatically. Use Blink Detection to detect closed eyes or Smile Shot to capture a smiling face. You can als...

Shooting options 60 Using face detection Capturing a self portrait shot Capture photos of yourself. The focus distance will be set to close-up and your camera will emit a beep. 1 In Shooting mode, touch m “ Face Detection . 2 Select Self-Portrait , and then touch o . 3 When you hear a quick beep, pr...

Shooting options 61 Using face detection Detecting eye blinking If your camera detects closed eyes, it will automatically capture 2 photos in succession. 1 In Shooting mode, touch m “ Face Detection . 2 Select Blink Detection , and then touch o . • Hold your camera still while “ Capturing ” is displ...

Shooting options 62 Using face detection • The camera may recognize and register faces incorrectly depending on lighting conditions, drastic changes in the subject's pose or face, and whether or not the subject is wearing glasses. • The camera can automatically register up to 14 faces. If the camera...

Shooting options 63 Using face detection 4 Touch when the face list appears. • Your favorite faces are indicated with a on the face list. • You can register up to 6 favorite faces. • The flash will not fire when you register a favorite face. • If you register the same face twice, you can delete one of...

Shooting options 64 Adjusting brightness and color Learn how to adjust the brightness and color for better image quality. • Once you adjust the exposure, the setting will be stored automatically. You may need to change the exposure value later to avoid overexposure or underexposure. • If you cannot ...

Shooting options 65 Adjusting brightness and color Compensating for backlighting (ACB) When the light source is behind your subject or there is high contrast between your subject and the background, your subject is likely to appear dark in the photo. In this case, set the Auto Contrast Balance (ACB)...

Shooting options 66 Adjusting brightness and color Icon Description Multi : • Your camera divides the frame into several areas, and then measures the light intensity of each area. • Suitable for general photos. Spot : • Your camera measures only the light intensity of the very center of the frame. •...

Shooting options 67 Adjusting brightness and color 1 In Shooting mode, touch m “ White Balance . 2 Select an option, and then touch o . Daylight Cloudy Fluorescent_H White Balance Icon Description Auto WB : Automatically set the White Balance based on the lighting conditions. Daylight : For outdoor ...

Shooting options 68 Using burst modes It can be difficult to capture photos of fast-moving subjects or capture natural facial expressions and gestures of your subjects in photos. In these cases, select one of the burst modes to rapidly capture multiple photos. Icon Description Single : Capture a sing...

Shooting options 69 Applying effects/Adjusting images Available filters in P Mode Icon Description Normal : No effect Miniature : Apply a tilt-shift effect to make the subject appear in miniature. Vignetting : Apply the retro-looking colors, high contrast, and strong vignette effect of Lomo cameras. ...

Shooting options 70 Applying effects/Adjusting images Icon Description Retro : Apply a sepia tone effect. Negative : Apply a negative film effect. Custom RGB : Customize a color value. Available filters in SD Movie Recording modes Icon Description Normal : No effect Miniature : Apply a tilt-shift effe...

Shooting options 71 Applying effects/Adjusting images Defining your own RGB tone 1 In Shooting mode, touch m “ Smart Filter . 2 Select Custom RGB , and then touch o . 3 Drag up or down to adjust the values of each color. • The higher the value, the brighter the photo. • The lower the value, the darke...

Shooting options 72 Applying effects/Adjusting images Adjusting your photos Adjust the sharpness, saturation, or contrast of your photos. 1 In Shooting mode, touch m “ Image Adjust . 2 Drag up or down to adjust each value. • : Sharpness • : Contrast • : Saturation Image Adjust 3 Touch o to save your...

Shooting options 73 Reducing the zoom sound When you use the zoom while recording videos, the camera can record the sound of the zoom in the videos. Use the Sound Alive function to reduce the zoom noise. 1 In Shooting mode, touch m “ Voice . 2 Select an option, and then touch o . Sound Alive On Soun...

Shooting options 74 Available shooting options by shooting mode For details about shooting options, refer to "Shooting options". Easy Shot (photo) Easy Shot (movie) One touch shot Timer Shot Close-up Shot Super Wide Shot Night Shot P Mode Resolution O O O O O O O O Quality - O O O O O O O Ti...

Playback/Editing 77 Viewing photos or videos in Playback mode Learn how to play back photos, videos, or voice memos and how to manage files. 2 Drag the image left or right to move to another file. • To skip files quickly, tilt the camera to the direction you want to flip files. (p. 78) • You can also tou...

Playback/Editing 78 Viewing photos or videos in Playback mode • Motion recognition may not work well if you hold the camera with the screen parallel to the ground. • When you rotate the camera 90° or 180° while you view a photo, the camera will automatically change the orientation of the displayed p...

Playback/Editing 79 Viewing photos or videos in Playback mode Ranking your favorite faces You can rank your favorite faces or delete them. The favorite face feature is available only when you insert a memory card into the camera. 1 In Playback mode, touch m “ Face List . • In Thumbnail view or Smart...

Playback/Editing 80 Viewing photos or videos in Playback mode Viewing files in Smart album as thumbnails View files by category, such as date, face, or file type. 1 On the Home screen, touch . 2 Touch “ a category option. Icon Description View all files. View files by the date they were saved. View files ...

Playback/Editing 81 Viewing photos or videos in Playback mode Viewing files with the page flip effect You can flip through files by dragging or flicking your finger across the screen. You can also apply a page flip effect to a slide show. 1 On the Home screen, touch . 2 Touch a theme. 3 Drag images to the ...

Playback/Editing 82 Viewing photos or videos in Playback mode Protecting files Protect your files to prevent accidental deletion. 1 In Playback mode, locate the file you want to protect, and then touch m . 2 Touch the setting button next to Protect . Delete Start Slide Show Protect Resize You cannot de...

Playback/Editing 83 Viewing photos or videos in Playback mode Deleting all files You can select all files, and then delete them at once. 1 On the Home screen, touch “ “ Yes . • In Thumbnail view or Smart album, touch m “ Delete . 2 Select All , and then touch o . 3 When the pop-up message appears, tou...

Playback/Editing 84 Viewing photos or videos in Playback mode Icon Description Delete the file. Crop the photo (the camera will save it as a new file). Return to the original view. Zoom ratio (The maximum zoom ratio differs depending on the photo resolution.) When you view photos that were captured by...

Playback/Editing 86 Viewing photos or videos in Playback mode Trimming a video 1 While viewing a video, touch at the point where you want the trimming to begin. 2 Touch “ . 3 Touch at the point where you want the trimming to end. • You can also adjust the scene to be cropped by dragging the handles ...

Playback/Editing 87 Viewing photos or videos in Playback mode Playing a voice memo Listening to a voice memo 1 In Playback mode, locate a voice memo file, and then touch . 2 Listen to the voice memo. Icon Description Scan backward. / Pause or resume playback. Scan forward. Adjust the volume or mute t...

Playback/Editing 89 Editing a photo Learn how to edit photos. • The camera will save edited photos as new files. • When you edit photos, the camera will automatically convert them to a lower resolution. Photos that you rotate or resize manually are not automatically converted to a lower resolution. R...

Playback/Editing 90 Editing a photo Applying Smart Filter effects Apply special effects to your photos. 1 On the Home screen, touch . • The most recent file will be displayed. 2 Touch “ a photo. 3 Touch m “ Smart Filter . 4 Select a filter. • To see available filter options, refer to page 69. • To view...

Playback/Editing 91 Editing a photo Retouching faces 1 On the Home screen, touch . • The most recent file will be displayed. 2 Touch “ a photo. 3 Touch m “ Face Retouch . 4 Drag the slider to the left (darker) or right (lighter) or touch the sample photos to adjust the skin tone. • As the slider move...

Playback/Editing 92 Editing a photo Removing red-eye 1 On the Home screen, touch . • The most recent file will be displayed. 2 Touch “ a photo. 3 Touch m “ Red-eye Fix . • To view the original photo, touch Before . • To view the adjusted photo, touch After . 4 Touch V to save your changes. Creating a...

Playback/Editing 93 Viewing files on a TV or HDTV Play back photos or videos by connecting your camera to a TV with the A/V cable. 7 Turn on your camera. • The camera automatically enters into Playback mode when you connect it to a TV. 8 View photos or play videos using the touch screen on your camer...

Playback/Editing 94 Viewing files on a TV or HDTV Viewing files on an HDTV You can view high-quality and uncompressed photos or videos on an HDTV using the optional HDMI cable. HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) is supported by most HDTVs. For details, see the HDMI Kit manual. 1 On the Home sc...

Playback/Editing 95 Transferring files to your Windows computer Transfer files to your Windows computer, edit them with Intelli-studio, and upload them to the web. • The requirements are recommendations only. Intelli-studio may not work properly even when the computer meets the requirements, depending...

Playback/Editing 96 Transferring files to your Windows computer 5 Turn on the camera. • The computer recognizes the camera automatically and Intelli-studio launches automatically. If you set the USB option to Select Mode , select Computer in the pop-up window. 6 Select a destination folder on your co...

Playback/Editing 97 Transferring files to your Windows computer Using Intelli-studio Intelli-studio is a built-in program that allows you to play back and edit files. For details, select Help “ Help from the program toolbar. • To enjoy more features, such as creating slide shows with templates, instal...

Playback/Editing 99 Transferring files to your Windows computer Disconnecting the camera (for Windows XP) For Windows Vista and Windows 7, the methods for disconnecting the camera are similar. 1 If the status lamp on your camera is blinking, wait until it stops. 2 Click on the tool bar at the bottom ...

Playback/Editing 100 Transferring files to your Mac computer When you connect the camera to a Macintosh computer, the computer will automatically recognize the device. You can transfer files directly from the camera to the computer without installing any programs. Mac OS 10.4 or later is supported. 2 ...

Playback/Editing 101 Printing photos with a PictBridge photo printer Print photos with a PictBridge-compatible printer by connecting your camera directly to the printer. 7 Touch to print. • Touch to print all photos. 8 When the pop-up window appears, touch Yes to begin printing. • To cancel printing...

Playback/Editing 102 Printing photos with a PictBridge photo printer Configuring print settings Press m to configure print settings. Size Layout Type Quality Icon Description Size : Set the print size. Layout : Set the number of photos to be printed on a single sheet of paper. Type : Set the type of p...

Settings menu ………………………………………… 104 Accessing the settings menu ……………………… 104 Sound ……………………………………………… 105 Display ……………………………………………… 105 Connectivity ………………………………………… 106 General ……………………………………………… 107 Settings Refer to options to configure your camera’s settings.

Settings 104 Settings menu Learn to configure your camera's settings. 3 Touch an item. Language Time Zone Date/Time Set Date Type General English Home Off 4 Select an option, and then touch o . Date Type YYYY/MM/DD MM/DD/YYYY DD/MM/YYYY Off 5 Touch to return to the previous screen. Accessing the sett...

Settings 105 Settings menu Sound * Default Item Description Volume Set the volume of any sound. ( Off , Low , Medium *, High ) Beep Sound Set to emit sounds when you touch the screen or switch modes. ( Off , On *) Shutter Sound Set the sound the camera emits when you press the shutter button. ( Off ...

Settings 106 Settings menu Item Description Quick View Set the duration for reviewing a captured image before returning to the Shooting mode. ( Off , 0.5 sec *, 1 sec , 3 sec ) Power Save If you perform no operations for 30 seconds, the camera automatically switches to Power save mode. ( Off *, On )...

Settings 108 Settings menu Item Description File No. Specify how to name files. • Reset : Set the file number to start from 0001 when you insert a new memory card, format a memory card, or delete all files. • Series *: Set the file number to resume from the previous file number when you insert a new memo...

Settings 109 Settings menu Item Description Format Format the internal memory and the memory card (formatting will delete all files, including protected files). ( Yes , No ) Errors can occur if you use a memory card formatted by another brand of camera, a memory card reader, or a computer. Please form...

Appendixes 111 Error messages When the following error messages appear, try these remedies. Error message Suggested remedies Card Error • Turn off your camera, and then turn it on again. • Remove your memory card, and then insert it again. • Format your memory card. Card not supported. The inserted ...

Appendixes 112 Camera maintenance Camera body Wipe gently with a soft, dry cloth. • Never use benzene, thinners, or alcohol to clean the camera. These solutions can damage the camera or cause it to malfunction. • Do not press on the lens cover or use a blower brush on the lens cover. Cleaning your c...

Appendixes 113 Camera maintenance Using or storing the camera Inappropriate places to use or store the camera • Avoid exposing the camera to very cold or very hot temperatures. • Avoid using your camera in areas with extremely high humidity, or where the humidity changes drastically. • Avoid exposin...

Appendixes 114 Camera maintenance Other cautions • Do not swing your camera by the strap. This may cause injury to yourself or others or damage to your camera. • Do not paint your camera, as paint can clog moving parts and prevent proper operation. • Turn off the camera while not in use. • Your came...

Appendixes 115 Camera maintenance Memory card capacity The memory capacity may differ from the capacities listed below depending on the scenes you shoot or the shooting conditions. These capacities are based on a 1 GB microSD card: Size Super Fine Fine Normal 30 FPS 15 FPS P h o t o s 122 240 353 - ...

Appendixes 116 Camera maintenance • When you carry a memory card, use a case to protect the card from electrostatic discharges. • Transfer important data to other media, such as a hard disk, CD, or DVD. • When you use the camera for an extended period, the memory card may become warm. This is normal...

Appendixes 117 Camera maintenance Low battery message When the battery has fully discharged, the battery icon will turn red and the " Low Battery " message will appear. Notes about using the battery • Avoid exposing batteries or memory cards to very cold or very hot temperatures (below 0 ºC/...

Appendixes 118 Camera maintenance • Using the flash or recording videos depletes the battery quickly. Charge the battery until the indicator light turns green. • If the indicator light blinks in orange or does not illuminate, reconnect the cable, or remove the battery and insert it again. • If you ch...

Appendixes 119 Camera maintenance Personal injury or death can occur if the battery is handled carelessly or improperly. For your safety, follow these instructions for proper battery handling: • The battery can ignite or explode if not handled properly. If you notice any deformities, cracks, or othe...

Appendixes 120 Before contacting a service center If you are having trouble with your camera, try these troubleshooting procedures before you contact a service center. If you have attempted the suggested remedy and are still having problems with your device, contact your local dealer or service cent...

Appendixes 121 Before contacting a service center Situation Suggested remedies The flash fires unexpectedly The flash may fire due to static electricity. The camera is not malfunctioning. The date and time are incorrect Set the date and time in the display settings. (p. 107) The touch screen or buttons ...

Appendixes 122 Before contacting a service center Situation Suggested remedies The TV does not display your photos • Make sure that the camera is correctly connected to the TV with the A/V cable. • Make sure that your memory card contains photos. Your computer does not recognize your camera • Make s...

Appendixes 123 Camera specifications Focusing Type TTL auto focus (Multi AF, Center AF, Smart Face Recognition AF, Face Detection AF, Smart Touch AF, One Touch Shooting AF) Range Wide (W) Tele (T) Normal (AF) 80 cm-infinity 150 cm-infinity Macro 6 cm-80 cm 100 cm-200 cm Auto Macro 6 cm-infinity 100 cm-i...

Appendixes 125 Camera specifications Videos • Modes: Easy Shot (movie)*, HD Movie Recording, SD Movie Recording, Smart Filter (movie), Palette Effect Recording * Easy Shot*: Landscape, Blue Sky, Natural Green, Sunset, Action • Format: MP4 (H.264)(Maximum recording time: 20 min) • Size: 1280 X 720 HQ,...

Appendixes 127 Glossary Composition Composition in photography means arranging objects in a photo. Usually, abiding by the rule of thirds leads to a good composition. DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) A specification to define a file format and file system for digital cameras created by the Japan...

Appendixes 129 Glossary ISO sensitivity The sensitivity of the camera to light, based on the equivalent film speed used in a film camera. At higher ISO sensitivity settings, the camera uses a higher shutter speed, which can reduce blur caused by camera shake and low light. However, images with high se...

Appendixes 130 Glossary Shutter speed Shutter speed refers to the amount of time it takes to open and close the shutter, and it is an important factor in the brightness of a photo, as it controls the amount of light which passes through the aperture before it reaches the image sensor. A fast shutter...

Appendixes 131 Correct Disposal of This Product (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment) (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) This marking on the product, accessories or literature indicates that the product and its electronic accessor...

Appendixes 132 FCC notice • NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipme...

Appendixes 133 Beauty Shot mode 42 Blink detection 61 Brightness Playback mode 90Shooting mode 64 Burst modes Auto Exposure Bracket 68Continuous 68Motion Capture 68 C Camera maintenance 112 Camera specifications 123 Charging 17 Cleaning camera body 112lens 112touch screen 112 Close up shot Close-up S...

Appendixes 134 G Guide lines 105 H Half-press shutter 31 HDMI Size 107 HD Movie Recording mode 40 HDTV 94 Help mode 26 Home button 15 Home screen 24 I Icons Home screen 24Playback mode 79Shooting mode 20 Image adjustment brightness Playback mode 90Shooting mode 64 contrast Playback mode 90Shooting m...

Appendixes 136 Viewing files page flip effect 81slide show 85Smart album 80thumbnails 81TV 93 Voice memo playing 87recording 47 W White Balance 66 Z Zoom using the zoom 28zoom button 15zoom sound settings 73 Index